Gassiev to fight Kadiru in Moscow for WBA heavyweight title
July 6 : Russia's Murat Gassiev will defend his WBA world heavyweight boxing title against Germany's Peter Kadiru in Moscow on July 11, organisers said on Monday.
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Balogun red card storm could be 'fatal misstep' for FIFA's Infantino, says rights group
July 6 : Human rights group FairSquare says U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention over Folarin Balogun's red-card ban should be investigated as a breach of FIFA's rules on political neutrality and could mark the beginning of the end of Gianni Infantino's presidency.
Kane vs. Haaland: The World's Best Strikers Will Meet In World Cup Quarterfinals
Norway has never had a summer quite like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s thanks in large part to one man, or Viking: Erling Braut Haaland. Now, after carrying Norway to a miraculous first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, Haaland is officially on a collision course with England's own superstar striker, Harry Kane, in the quarterfinals.
US seeks ‘revenge’ for thrilling World Cup loss to Belgium 12 years ago
SEATTLE: When Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the last time his side faced the United States in the World Cup, Tim Howard came to mind. Courtois was in net opposite one of the greatest American goalies, who made 16 saves in a 2-1, extra time loss to Belgium at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Though Howard has long since hung up his boots, the 34-year-old Courtois will start again on Monday when the US plays Belgium in the round of 16. Since that thrilling match over a decade ago, American soccer has made significant strides. “I think they can produce a lot of talent and become a world force,” Courtois said.
Keeper Nyland steps out of the shadows to propel Norway to World Cup win over Brazil
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 5 : Erling Haaland may have scored the goals but it was Norway's out-of-contract goalkeeper Orjan Nyland who laid the foundations for their side's stunning 2-1 over Brazil on Sunday, saving a penalty in a World Cup last-16 game he probably would have started on the bench if it was not for a FIFA decision over another player's eligibility.
Ruthless Osaka dispatches Sabalenka, Djokovic wins ugly
LONDON, July 5 : Naomi Osaka began her Wimbledon week wearing a kimono-style walk-on outfit inspired by her favourite character from the Quentin Tarantino movie 'Kill Bill' and she ended it by taking out top seed Aryna Sabalenka in brutal fashion.
No satisfaction or enjoyment as Djokovic relieved after 'ugly' Wimbledon win
LONDON, July 5 : Novak Djokovic said he was relieved to have ground down Roman Safiullin and charge into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday but the perfectionist in him did not enjoy the "ugly" win on Centre Court.
Djokovic moves past another Federer milestone to make Wimbledon quarter-finals
LONDON, July 5 : Novak Djokovic added another chapter to his Wimbledon legacy on Sunday as the Serb fought past Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6(6) 6-3 3-6 6-3 to earn a record 106th match victory at the All England Club and reach another quarter-final.